What is this?

[Oliver Edmonds]

SO! This has probably been posted before, it may be one of the more obvious answers.
I was watching a video of Michael League (see below)
In the main riff, just after the C is played on the G-string, a little technique follows where he changes from the C to the C# really quickly. You know what I mean, like a pitch bend...

So yeah, slightly nooby question, but what is that technique called? Also, whenever I see people do it, they dont seem to be pressing down on the string very hard, but I can never do it successfully myself! Do you need to be using Flatwounds or something? Sorry if this is obvious, but I haven't the foggiest.
Thanks to anyone

video:

 

[okcrum]

He's doing a slide, also called a glissando (or gliss for short).

 

[Oliver Edmonds]

He's doing a slide, also called a glissando (or gliss for short).

OH! Ok, I didn't realize that counted as a glissando too! Thanks! Is it easier to do with particular strings? Because I struggle and I use roundwounds..

 

[okcrum]

Well, if I'm thinking of the same spot you are, he's playing in octaves, and changing position with the C/C# slide as well. There are a few things going on.

Yes, uncoated roundwounds take a bit more practice to get smooth slides than coated or flatwound strings.

 

[two fingers]

6 posts????? Glad you finally jumped in. Welcome to TalkBass. Don't be a stranger. We don't charge extra for posts.

 

[Joe Nerve]

I love that that guy doesn't feel the need to play a thousand notes a measure to demonstrate his skills, and/or entertain others with a bass guitar.

Too lazy to google - who is he?

 

[okcrum]

He's the bassist/BL for Snarky Puppy.

 

[Oliver Edmonds]

Well, if I'm thinking of the same spot you are, he's playing in octaves, and changing position with the C/C# slide as well. There are a few things going on.

Yes, uncoated roundwounds take a bit more practice to get smooth slides than coated or flatwound strings.

Awesome! Thank you